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What is your language challenge for 2026?
Better collaboration, more persuasive communication, smarter networking. You may not realise it, but it all starts with language. Especially if you work in a language you did not grow up with, it is a good idea to consider how you come across in that language. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to neglect your language skills. So choose your language challenge for this year now and make a plan.
How do you keep your business English sharp?
You write emails, participate in meetings and give presentations in English. But is your use of language always correct? How do you ensure that your language use remains professional and natural, even if you don't speak English every day?
10 smart ways to refresh your English
Used to speak English fluently, but now feel a bit rusty? You’re not alone. It’s completely normal — language fades when you don’t use it regularly. The good news? You can get your English back on track quickly, even with a busy schedule. Here are ten practical and proven ways to refresh your skills — no stress required.
A new way to look at things: Helen and the simple present
When you walk into a grammar lesson, you usually expect pens and textbooks. You don't think affirmations on the wall, or teabags and mints stashed about the room. But with her background in art, design and HR, it's little wonder Helen Hotchkin approaches things differently. "I think my background is a real help. It helps me get the best out of my students.”
What’s your English really saying? Common mistakes Indian speakers make
In this blog, we explore some common mistakes Indian English speakers make when using English globally. More importantly, we’ll show you how small changes in tone, word choice and grammar can make a big difference in how you're perceived — especially in business.
The power of virtual reality in language learning
Teaching in English has long since ceased to be unique for lecturers at Dutch colleges and universities. ‘The students all speak good English. Often better than me,’ says Katinka Pani-Harreman. She teaches at Zuyd Hogeschool’s academy of facility management and does research in the field of vital communities. To become more at ease in English, she took a course at Regina Coeli, where she discovered, among other things, the power of virtual reality.